Kitsch is a German word that, while it usually refers today to cheesy or tacky artwork and decor, originally meant exaggerated sentimentality and melodrama in any realm. The intelligence errors at the ...

Flower centerfold from Sara Cwynar’s ‘The Kitsch Encyclopedia,’ published by Blonde Art Books (all photos by the author for Hyperallergic) Alicia Eler: In the introduction, you describe the premise of ...

Kitsch originates in German and alludes to ornamentally gaudy or overly sentimental qualities. Kitsch can take the forms of cliché expressions, mass-produced items, or superficial emotions. To some ...

If you're in search of an antidote to the minimalism and colorless neutrals that have dominated home decor for ages, look no further than its polar opposite: kitsch. This fun approach to design ...